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Our unsolicited proposals guide explains how we assess proposals and indicates which types of proposals are likely to be successful.
Review our unsolicited proposals guide to learn:
The process set out in the guide applies to Auckland Council and its council-controlled organisations (except Auckland Transport and Watercare).
We will meet you to review your concept to see if it justifies a formal proposal and assessment. This is called a pre-submission concept review meeting.
For this meeting your concept should:
To arrange a meeting, email:
If your concept is approved, you should prepare a formal proposal, using the template and checklist provided as appendices in the unsolicited proposals guide.
To submit your formal proposal, email: